Dr Natasha Aylen
General Practitioner
MBBS (Hons) FRACGP
Dr Natasha Aylen has worked as a visiting GP to aged care facilities for over 20 years. She has a special interest in holistic geriatric and palliative care.
About Fernbank
Home visiting GP services for residential aged care.
Dr Natasha Aylen provides home visiting GP services to permanent residents at the following residential aged care facilities on the Mornington Peninsula.
- Australian Unity, Peninsula Grange
- Australian Unity, Racecourse Grange
- CraigCare Mornington
- The Bays Aged Care
Practice hours are 7am to 3pm, Monday to Friday. Please speak with nursing staff to confirm the day Dr Aylen attends your facility.
Practice Information
We are a fully bulk-billing service and work closely with residents, families, nursing staff, and care facility teams to support continuity of care.
We aim to provide a calm, professional service that encompasses strong communication, consistent medical care, and a practical understanding of the needs of older adults living in aged care facilities.
At a glance
- Residential aged care GP service
- Mornington Peninsula service area
- Fully bulk-billed service
- Holistic geriatric and palliative care focus
- Experienced aged care practitioner
- Working closely with residents, facility staff, and next of kin
The people behind Fernbank.
Our team brings experience in aged care, palliative care, and resident-focused support.
Claire Hewitson
Registered Nurse / Practice Manager
Claire commenced her nursing career in New Zealand. Since moving to Australia, she has continued working as a registered nurse in aged care and community palliative care. She is currently working towards her Master's degree as a Nurse Practitioner.
Working closely with residents, facilities, and care teams.
Providing responsive communication, continuity of care, and professional support within residential aged care settings.
Continuity of care
Regular visiting GP services help provide consistency in care planning, communication, and resident support.
Holistic care
The practice has a strong focus on holistic geriatric and palliative care within the aged care setting.
Working closely with care teams
We work closely with nursing staff and care facilities to facilitate practical coordination of care.
Regular GP visits
Residents receive ongoing medical support through scheduled visits, ensuring continuity of care and regular clinical review.
Each facility has an allocated visit day, which runs from 9am to 12pm. Please contact nursing staff to confirm the day Dr Aylen attends your facility.
Support for aged care facilities
We work alongside nursing and care staff to assist with medical decision-making, treatment planning, and resident wellbeing.
Family communication
Clear communication helps families stay informed about the health and care of their loved ones.
General and administrative contact through the website.
As Fernbank operates from a home office, a public address is not displayed on the website.
Please use the contact form for general enquiries and the feedback page for compliments, feedback, or complaints.
Important information
This website provides general and administrative information about the practice. All clinical matters should be directed to the nursing staff at the care facility in the first instance.
The website should not be used for urgent medical matters or emergencies.
For urgent after-hours assistance, please contact the nurse at the facility. They can arrange telehealth with Dr Aylen, Residential In-Reach services, locum attendance, or Virtual ED if required.